Re: Speaking "Parkinese"

[Ray Strand <strandra@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just had to say that I've sent off about three mailings to
my Minnesota Senators, and Margory inspired the last one.

Senator Paul Wellstone (Democrat) was supportive of NIH funding,
and increased funding for Parkinsons/neurological research...
Senator Grams (Republican) was not.

I thanked Wellstone for his support.

I reminded Grams that he is up for re-election soon.

Even if the messages fall into the Abyss..I try.


Greg Sterling wrote:

> Marjorie,
> I share your frustration.  The only thing we can do is work within the system 
> and play the game.  Try to get everyone you know to write a letter supporting 
> to their Senators S. 2015, and opposing Brownbeck's amendments..  It's the 
> only hope we have. Practically everyone knows someone in need of this 
> research.  (And hope Bush loses or we PWP's are in for continued suffering.)
>
> Greg
> 47/35/35

me  -- parkinsons
mother  --  macular degeneration
mother-in-law  --  macular degeneration
boss -- diabetes
friend in nusing home i visit not enough -- quadreplegic
aunt (deceased) from  -- Alzheimers
friend -- multiple schlerosis

these are close to me
there are so many others
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                    Ray Strand
...on the edge of the prairie abyss ...................... 
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            48/47 dx/40 ?onset
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The ultimate measure of a man
 is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,
 but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy
                                ---Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..